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Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 15
Jesus’ First Miracle
IT HAS been only a day or two since Andrew, Peter, John, Philip, Nathanael, and perhaps James became Jesus’ first disciples. These now are on their way home to the district of Galilee, where all of them originated. Their destination is Cana, the hometown of Nathanael, located in the hill... |
Will the Earth Come to an End? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010010 | Will the Earth Come to an End?
“THE end of the world never goes out of style, at least as far as film is concerned.” So stated columnist John Scalzi. Why are audiences captivated by movies depicting the end of the world? “Because they speak to our fears,” reasoned Scalzi. Would you agree? Do we have legitimate reasons ... |
Jehovah’s Servant—“Pierced for Our Transgression” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2009044 | Jehovah’s Servant—“Pierced for Our Transgression”
“He was being pierced for our transgression; he was being crushed for our errors. . . . Because of his wounds there has been a healing for us.”—ISA. 53:5.
1. What should we keep in mind when we observe the Memorial, and what prophecy will help us to do so?
WE OBSERVE... |
Isaiah’s Prophecy I (ip-1)
2000 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ip-1 | Chapter Twenty-one
Jehovah’s Hand Becomes High
Isaiah 25:1–27:13
1. Why does Isaiah have appreciation for Jehovah?
ISAIAH has deep love for Jehovah and delights in praising him. He cries out: “O Jehovah, you are my God. I exalt you, I laud your name.” What helps the prophet to have such fine appreciation for his Creat... |
School Guidebook (sg)
1992 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/sg | Study 38
Let Your Advancement Be Manifest
1, 2. Why should we all think in terms of making advancement?
1 Having carefully studied and applied all the lessons in this book, are you now ready to graduate from the Theocratic Ministry School? No, for this is a continuing program of ministerial training. There is no gradu... |
“Will I Ever Walk Again?” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101986007 | “Will I Ever Walk Again?”
THAT Monday morning in September of 1983 I went to pick up my attaché case as usual. I tried to take hold of the handle. ‘That’s rather odd,’ I thought—it just slipped right through my fingers! There was no strength in my hand. At first I thought that maybe I had slept on my hand during the n... |
Comforting Others Despite Her Health Challenges | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500200116 | Comforting Others Despite Her Health Challenges
Clodean, who is one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and lives in South Africa, was admitted to the hospital for major surgery. She had a number of complications and had to weigh several treatment options. Both before and after surgery, she experienced fatigue, pain, and stress... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 50
Responding to God’s Love
(1 John 4:11)
1. Great God, there’s none above you; wholeheartedly we love you,
Jehovah, so deserving of praise.
We hail your name so famous, your Word by which you let us
Now learn the things about all your ways.
You show such tender feeling, yet just you prove in dealing;
You manifest... |
What Do You Think? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2018024 | What Do You Think?
Can the Bible help you become God’s friend?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE . . .
that they cannot be God’s friend because they feel unclean or sinful. Others say that God does not care about us. What do you think?
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS
God’s “close friendship is with the upright.” (Proverbs 3:32) If we obey G... |
‘Know Jehovah’ (kj)
1971 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/kj | Chapter 7
Christendom Will Know—at Her End
1. What is the Creator’s purpose concerning the earth, making the defiling of it something not enjoyable to Him?
THE Creator does not enjoy seeing this earth defiled, polluted. It is his creation and was meant to be a credit to him. It was his original purpose that this earth... |
He Learned From His Mistakes | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2009009 | Imitate Their Faith
He Learned From His Mistakes
JONAH wished he could shut out the terrible sounds. It was not just the fierce wind, which was shrieking through the ship’s rigging; nor was it just the mountainous waves, which were thundering against the sides of the vessel, making her every timber creak and groan. No,... |
Food Shortages—An Evidence of What? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101985004 | Food Shortages—An Evidence of What?
INCLUDING this as part of “the sign” of what the Bible calls the conclusion of the system of things, Jesus said that “food shortages” would occur “in one place after another.” Giving us reason for hope, however, he explained that these food shortages would be an evidence that “deliv... |
Young People Ask, Volume 1 (yp1)
2011 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp1 | SECTION 6
My Journal—Your Free Time
Describe a recent incident when your parent said no to your request to enjoy some type of fun, and write down what you think motivates your parents to say no to you at times.
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List some things you learned in this section that could help improve your chances of having your paren... |
Worship Jehovah, the King of Eternity | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2014043 | Worship Jehovah, the King of Eternity
“To the King of eternity . . . be honor and glory forever.”—1 TIM. 1:17.
HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER?
Why are we drawn to Jehovah’s way of ruling?
How has Jehovah always shown a loving interest in his human family?
What moves you to worship the King of eternity?
1, 2. (a) Who i... |
Did Jesus Die on a Cross? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502013284 | Did Jesus Die on a Cross?
The Bible’s answer
Many view the cross as the most common symbol of Christianity. However, the Bible does not describe the instrument of Jesus’ death, so no one can know its shape with absolute certainty. Still, the Bible provides evidence that Jesus died, not on a cross, but on an upright... |
Our Readers Ask
Why Do Some Prayers Go Unanswered? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2009010 | Our Readers Ask
Why Do Some Prayers Go Unanswered?
God is very approachable. Just as a loving father is glad to have his children speak freely with him, Jehovah God welcomes our prayers. At the same time, like any wise father, God has good reasons for not answering some requests. Are his reasons mysterious, or does... |
Watching the World | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101978010 | Watching the World
Aliens, Please Note
◆ During January all aliens in the United States (with few exceptions) are required to report their addresses to the government. Forms for this purpose are available at offices of the Immigration and Naturalization Service as well as all post offices. Upon completing Form 1-53, pl... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Creation or Evolution?—Part 3: Why Believe in Creation? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502014302 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Creation or Evolution?—Part 3: Why Believe in Creation?
“If you believe in creation, people might think that you’re stupid, that you’re clinging to childish beliefs taught to you by your parents, or that you’ve been brainwashed by religion.”—Jeanette.
Do you feel the same way Jeanette does? If ... |
You Can Make Flying Safer | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101993006 | You Can Make Flying Safer
By Awake! correspondent in Finland
NOWADAYS, flying is a fast and common way of traveling. It is also considered to be one of the safest.
This safety is the result of determined and combined efforts by authorities and airline companies to eliminate potential risks. Safety depends on various fa... |
What Can Knowing God Mean for You? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2019009 | What Can Knowing God Mean for You?
Up to this point, we have taken progressive steps to find the answer to the question, Who is God? We began by seeing in the Bible that his name is Jehovah and that his dominant quality is love. We also considered what he has done and what he will yet do for the benefit of his huma... |
What the Truth Can Do for You | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2020007 | What the Truth Can Do for You
God, who can only ever speak truth, offers you the hope of “everlasting life.”—John 3:16.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
Learn what God’s Word of truth says.—John 17:3, 17.
Choose to obey God.—Deuteronomy 30:19, 20.
Apply God’s practical guidance in your life.—James 1:25.
... |
DAYRELL SHARP | LIFE STORY
By God’s Strength We Do Not Shrink Back | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502400103 | DAYRELL SHARP | LIFE STORY
By God’s Strength We Do Not Shrink Back
“He won’t last a month!” That’s what some brothers in my congregation said when I applied for vacation pioneering back in 1956. I was 16 years old. I had been baptized four years earlier because a brother whom I liked suggested it. In those days there ... |
Guidance for Peaceful Relationships | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102021006 | Guidance for Peaceful Relationships
Our Creator tells us how we can enjoy peaceful relationships with others, whether at home, at work, or with friends. Consider some examples of his wise counsel that many people have successfully applied.
Be Forgiving
“Continue . . . forgiving one another freely even if anyone ha... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Why Won’t My Parents Let Me Have Any Fun? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502012515 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Why Won’t My Parents Let Me Have Any Fun?
Your friends have invited you to a party this weekend. You ask your parents if you can go, but their answer is a firm, “No.” You aren’t surprised. It’s the same answer they gave you last time.
In this article
Why do my parents always say no?
How can I get my... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
What if I Have a Health Problem? (Part 3) | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502015212 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
What if I Have a Health Problem? (Part 3)
The teenage years are often associated with vibrant health and seemingly inexhaustible energy. Some young people, however, are limited by serious illness. Is that true of you? If so, you may be encouraged by the experiences of V’loria, Justin, and Nisa—all... |
Featured output in JW Library and on JW.ORG | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2022247 | Featured output in JW Library and on JW.ORG
HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED
Producing the Most Important Book of All
Translating, printing, and binding the New World Translation involves more than you may realize.
In JW Library, go to PUBLICATIONS > ARTICLE SERIES > HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED.
On jw.org, go to LIBRARY... |
Who or What Is “the Alpha and the Omega”? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502018123 | Who or What Is “the Alpha and the Omega”?
The Bible’s answer
“The Alpha and the Omega” refers to Jehovah God, the Almighty. This term occurs three times in the Bible.—Revelation 1:8; 21:6; 22:13.a
Why does God call himself “the Alpha and the Omega”?
Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the alphabe... |
How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Science? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017122 | How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Science?
We respect the achievements of science and believe in scientific findings that are supported by evidence.
“Science is the study of the nature and behaviour of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them.” (Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary)... |
Creation (ce)
1985 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ce | Chapter 1
Life—How Did It Start?
1. How extensive is life on planet Earth?
LIFE is everywhere around us. It is evident in the humming of insects, the singing of birds, the rustlings of small animals in the underbrush. It exists in the icy polar regions and in parched deserts. It is present from the sea’s sunlit surfa... |
Should We Go Back to Coal? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101980004 | Should We Go Back to Coal?
UNTIL 1940, coal was the world’s chief commercial source of energy. Since then the amount of coal mined has changed but little, but the use of petroleum and natural gas has grown so fast that coal now supplies only 30 percent of the world’s energy. This has not been because of any problem of ... |
School Guidebook (sg)
1992 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/sg | Study 14
Tactful Yet Firm
1. Why should we cultivate tactfulness?
1 When Jesus sent out his disciples to preach, he made it clear that they were to show discretion in what they said and did. Though he promised that he would be with them, they were not to act in a way that would cause needless difficulties. (Matt. 10:1... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 106
Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations
JESUS is at the temple. He has just confounded the religious leaders who demanded to know by whose authority he was doing things. Before they recover from their confusion, Jesus asks: “What do you think?” And then by means of an illustration, he shows them what kind of pers... |
Young People Ask, Volume 1 (yp1)
2011 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp1 | Role Model—Job
Job’s world is turned upside down. First, he loses his means of livelihood. Second, he loses his children in death. Third, he loses his health. All of this happens quickly and without warning. In utter despair, Job says: “My soul certainly feels a loathing toward my life.” He describes himself as “glutt... |
Violence Against Women | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101997012 | Violence Against Women
BY AWAKE! CORRESPONDENT IN NIGERIA
FROM the womb to the grave, women fall victim to violence, according to the United Nations’ Human Development Report 1995. Studies from around the world reveal the following:
Before birth. In some countries tests are made to determine whether a fetus is male or ... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 188
The Gift of Prayer
(1 Timothy 2:8)
1. Pray’rs to God are truly heard
From all those who keep his Word.
And through Jesus Christ alone,
We can reach God’s holy throne.
2. Pray’rs that reach Jehovah’s ear
Earnest need to be, sincere.
Being heartfelt, they reflect
To our God all due respect.
3. But in praying to ... |
I Feel Guilty—Can the Bible Help Me Find Relief? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500100107 | I Feel Guilty—Can the Bible Help Me Find Relief?
The Bible’s Answer
Yes. The Bible can help us to deal wisely with feelings of guilt. (Psalm 32:1-5) If we have done something wrong but are truly sorry, God will forgive us and help us recover. (Psalm 86:5) The Bible shows that feelings of guilt can at times be benef... |
THE BIBLE CHANGES LIVES
I Put Down My Rifle | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502016525 | THE BIBLE CHANGES LIVES
I Put Down My Rifle
See how the Bible’s comforting message helped Cindy to change her aggressive personality.
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School (sj)
1983 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/school-sj | Holidays and Celebrations
The fact that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not participate in most holiday observances and other celebrations can be somewhat perplexing to a teacher. We hope the following helps you to understand why we take the matter so seriously.
Perhaps to a greater extent than you may have realized, many holid... |
“The Slaughter of Nature” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101997001 | “The Slaughter of Nature”
BY AWAKE! CORRESPONDENT IN IRELAND
GREED is threatening your home. It is undermining the earth’s potential to provide the food and shelter all of us need to survive. No doubt you are already aware of how greed is damaging the earth, but here are a few reminders.
Poisoning the Planet
Back in 19... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Dating—Part 1: Am I Ready to Date? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500600123 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Dating—Part 1: Am I Ready to Date?
In this article
What is dating?
Are you ready to date?
What is dating?
Some people view dating as merely a social activity. In this article, however, “dating” refers to the period of time a couple spend together to see if they would be suitable marriage mat... |
Scriptures for Christian Living (scl)
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/scl | Charitable Works
How does Jehovah set the example as the greatest Giver?
Joh 3:16; Ac 17:25; Ro 6:23; Jas 1:17
See also Ps 145:15, 16; 2Co 9:15
What kind of giving fails to please God?
Mt 6:1, 2; 2Co 9:7; 1Pe 4:9
Relevant Bible account(s):
Ge 4:3-7; 1Jo 3:11, 12—Why Cain’s sacrifice fails to win God’s approval
... |
Jeremiah (jr)
2010 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/jr | Back Cover
How do Jeremiah’s writings relate to people today?
What lessons can you find in the book of Jeremiah? |
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